I also find the song veeeery interesting. There's something there... particularly ... [maybe Asunder spoilers? I don't think we've spoiler tagged for Asunder in so long, tho... but, anyway]
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What's amazing is how interconnected all of this lore is becoming, with more and more of things coming to light during each installment.
Cullenites if you know who is his aouthor and what kind of food is he please add this information on wiki.
Cullenites if you know who is his aouthor and what kind of food is he please add this information on wiki.
We don't know those yet so far as I know : / Most popular guess seem to be that Jennifer Hepler wrote Cullen for DAI (She wrote him in DA2) but David Gaider finished him but this is just speculation. Also what I gathered the food thing is for companions which Cullen doesn't seem to be so I doubt he has one : < Though the unofficial food for him is Shortbread within Cullenites but yup no official info for that either.
Cullenites if you know who is his aouthor and what kind of food is he please add this information on wiki.
Neither of these are known at this time. (and speculation has no place on the wiki)
[edit: the only things we know are in the OP... altho the devs have not even confirmed that that pic is him, so I haven't been able to add it to the wiki y et]
Generalissimo Cullen!
Subordinates only to the Inquisitor.
BTW, I think it would be awesome to hear Cullen calling my Inq "Your Reverence". And then I will romance that man.
And all the reverence will be shoved into the darkest corner of Skyhold fortress.
Oh man, my Likes are gone.
Yeah, there are few things I'd like to call Cullen. Ahem. But, more seriously, I worry a bit about him being our subordinate. Doesn't really seem appropriate to romance him in that case. Altho, I guess they let Shep romance Kaidan. Hmm.
Totally OT badass Morrigan pic by Andy Bennett, the guy who made all those companion pics months ago
http://andybennett.tumblr.com/
Oh man, my Likes are gone.
Yeah, there are few things I'd like to call Cullen. Ahem. But, more seriously, I worry a bit about him being our subordinate. Doesn't really seem appropriate to romance him in that case. Altho, I guess they let Shep romance Kaidan. Hmm.
I'd kinda like the fact that it's a no-no. If you think about it, if Cullen is our subordinate AND is still willing to risk romancing the Inquisitor then he must REALLY like her/him. Hell, who am I to say no to that!
Re: Lyrium&Taint (sounds like a Cullen/Warden smut story, lol). I'm re-reading Asunder now, and (spoilers?)
SpoilerI think that since Cullen is present in the War Room, it makes him a part of our Inquisition. So I think he's the general. Ambassador is something less important, somebody you can ask to wait outside when you discuss your important plans of world domination, and then just give them a summary. The War Room concept and the trailer make it look like Cullen is equal with everybody else in that room.
Pretty much this,ambassadors have a more representative role.I assume that an organization like the inquisition will certainly need some sort of envoys in order to communicate with other factions etc. But I doubt Cullen will play such role,since so far evidence seems to point at him being the leader of the army/advisor on military matters and if this indeed the case,I kind of doubt that he will be involved in diplomacy.
I think that the faction Scribles is leading,which is possibly involved with commerce and politics will be responsible for such tasks,although I'm not sure of whether Scribles herself will play the role of the ambassador.
I'd kinda like the fact that it's a no-no. If you think about it, if Cullen is our subordinate AND is still willing to risk romancing the Inquisitor then he must REALLY like her/him. Hell, who am I to say no to that!
I'd kinda like the fact that it's a no-no. If you think about it, if Cullen is our subordinate AND is still willing to risk romancing the Inquisitor then he must REALLY like her/him. Hell, who am I to say no to that!
Oooo, the thirst! 
Oh man, my Likes are gone.
Yeah, there are few things I'd like to call Cullen. Ahem. But, more seriously, I worry a bit about him being our subordinate. Doesn't really seem appropriate to romance him in that case. Altho, I guess they let Shep romance Kaidan. Hmm.
Mass Effect taught me that if you are on the most important quest of saving the world, you can pretty much romance anyone... or anything. 
And if we are in charge, we can totally declare that fraternization, drinking contests, strip poker, sexual intercourses, drunken brawls, and singing are a normal part of the working process. (Who did you call "your Reverence"? lmao)
Oh man, my Likes are gone.
Yeah, there are few things I'd like to call Cullen. Ahem. But, more seriously, I worry a bit about him being our subordinate. Doesn't really seem appropriate to romance him in that case. Altho, I guess they let Shep romance Kaidan. Hmm.
Yes,and knowing Cullen's dedication to his duty,I suspect that he'll be rather hesitant to become romantically involved with his superior at first and I certainly wouldn't mind that to be honest. But then again since we're the leader of the inquisition,pretty much everyone working with us is our subordinates,although I believe different characters will react differently to our status and a possible romance.
I'd kinda like the fact that it's a no-no. If you think about it, if Cullen is our subordinate AND is still willing to risk romancing the Inquisitor then he must REALLY like her/him. Hell, who am I to say no to that!
Oooh, Cullen finally ready to break The Rules! My poor Amell would be jealous if she and my Inq existed in the same universe
Instead of being the same person in alternative universes.
Yes,and knowing Cullen's dedication to his duty,I suspect that he'll be rather hesitant to become romantically involved with his superior at first and I certainly wouldn't mind that to be honest. But then again since we're the leader of the inquisition,pretty much everyone working with us is our subordinates,although I believe different characters will react differently to our status and a possible romance.
Oooh, Cullen finally ready to break The Rules! My poor Amell would be jealous if she and my Inq existed in the same universe
Instead of being the same person in alternative universes.
This is exactly my train of thought. Viewing him as a rule follower, fraternization should be a big no no. But then, maybe he has finally chilled out a little on that. Maybe it's end of the world. Maybe it's maturity. Maybe it's how totally freaking extra awesome our Inquisitor is.
So, I guess I would hope it's addressed... but then, given the limited romance word budget, I'd rather them spend words on other aspects of our relationship.
We don't know those yet so far as I know : / Most popular guess seem to be that Jennifer Hepler wrote Cullen for DAI (She wrote him in DA2) but David Gaider finished him but this is just speculation. Also what I gathered the food thing is for companions which Cullen doesn't seem to be so I doubt he has one : < Though the unofficial food for him is Shortbread within Cullenites but yup no official info for that either.
You know,about the food I was thinking the other day that Cullen might be the surprise meatballs...I mean when we first saw him in the survey many of us assumed that he is a companion which is sweet(chocolate) but now we're surprised to learn that he might play the role of the advisor.It's something along the lines that when you eat a meatball and expect it to be chocolate you can't help but being surprised(and slightly disappointed),even if the meatball turns out to be really good.
Lol,I seem to have many crackpot theories, lately! 
Oooh, Cullen finally ready to break The Rules! My poor Amell would be jealous if she and my Inq existed in the same universe
Instead of being the same person in alternative universes.
That's a clever way to play it!
I've never shipped my Amell with anyone except Alistair (she/I fell pretty hard for him!) My Amell is supposed to be me, which is funny because my first Inquisitor is also supposed to be me, so if they ever meet in-game they're gonna look identical, LOL! Funnily enough, despite the fact that my Amell and first Inquisitor are supposed to be a version of myself I've never actually shipped Cullen with anyone else except the Inquisitor.
... Maybe I should make my Inquisitor a different race to my Amell, so that it won't be weird? ![=]](https://lvlt.forum.bioware.com/public/style_emoticons/default/sideways.png)
This is exactly my train of thought. Viewing him as a rule follower, fraternization should be a big no no. But then, maybe he has finally chilled out a little on that. Maybe it's end of the world. Maybe it's maturity. Maybe it's how totally freaking extra awesome our Inquisitor is.
So, I guess I would hope it's addressed... but then, given the limited romance word budget, I'd rather them spend words on other aspects of our relationship.
I guess it depends. I mean, the Inquisition isn't an official faction like the Templars etc, and despite the fact that the main members of the Inquisition are of importance, it's still very rag-tag seeking help from whoever will give it. So maybe the whole insubordination thing won't matter? I mean, the Inquisitor is literally the one and only leader, top of the top, so what she/he says goes. Insubordination isn't insubordination if the Inquisitor says it's cool to romance the people you work with, if you get what I mean?
speaking of the survey leak i noticed that even in that pic he doesnt have a weapon and the other characters do... so i guess he was always meant to be and advisor or general or w/e
You know,about the food I was thinking the other day that Cullen might be the surprise meatballs...I mean when we first saw him in the survey many of us assumed that he is a companion which is sweet(chocolate) but now we're surprised to learn that he might play the role of the advisor.It's something along the lines that when you eat a meatball and expect it to be chocolate you can't help but being surprised(and slightly disappointed),even if the meatball turns out to be really good.
Lol,I seem to have many crackpot theories, lately!
TBH, I'm still skeptical that the foods tell us anything at all. There were 10 foods, nine companions. So, for all we know, Leliana or Scribbles is in there, and Cullen's not at all.
TBH, I'm still skeptical that the foods tell us anything at all. There were 10 foods, nine companions. So, for all we know, Leliana or Scribbles is in there, and Cullen's not at all.
I've felt this way since the beginning. Plus it just seemed like a fun inside joke between the devs. It was never supposed to be a serious thing, but people just took it and ran with it.
I guess it depends. I mean, the Inquisition isn't an official faction like the Templars etc, and despite the fact that the main members of the Inquisition are of importance, it's still very rag-tag seeking help from whoever will give it. So maybe the whole
insubordinationfraternization thing won't matter? I mean, the Inquisitor is literally the one and only leader, top of the top, so what she/he says goes.Insubordinationfraternization isn'tinsubordinationfraternization if the Inquisitor says it's cool to romance the people you work with, if you get what I mean?
It could be. But, if we have something called a General, then it has the trappings of the military, which is why fraternization wasn't allowed within the templars, because it does, too. So, probably also depends a bit on whether he's our General or our Secretary of Defense.
But we could be more rag tag, like maybe we're the Rebellion so we call hot smugglers/scoundrels former templars "General" but they still end up romancing princesses/senators Inquisitors.
I've felt this way since the beginning. Plus it just seemed like a fun inside joke between the devs. It was never supposed to be a serious thing, but people just took it and ran with it.
Agree. 
Which is why I'm glad we don't spend pages discussing it anymore, TBH.
It could be. But, if we have something called a General, then it has the trappings of the military, which is why fraternization wasn't allowed within the templars, because it does, too. So, probably also depends a bit on whether he's our General or our Secretary of Defense.
But we could be more rag tag, like maybe we're the Rebellion so we call hot
smugglers/scoundrelsformer templars "General" but they still end up romancingprincesses/senatorsInquisitors.
Well, he's definitely romanceable at some point so whether that's just a quick fumble filled with regret, or a full on romantic relationship he definitely gives in and puts out eventually!
Well, he's definitely romanceable at some point so whether that's just a quick fumble filled with regret, or a full on romantic relationship he definitely gives in and puts out eventually!
LOL Right! He's a Sure Thing. Gotta remember that. Funny that that's still a bit hard. 
This is exactly my train of thought. Viewing him as a rule follower, fraternization should be a big no no. But then, maybe he has finally chilled out a little on that. Maybe it's end of the world. Maybe it's maturity. Maybe it's how totally freaking extra awesome our Inquisitor is.
So, I guess I would hope it's addressed... but then, given the limited romance word budget, I'd rather them spend words on other aspects of our relationship.
To be fair, the situation with Amell/Surana was so much different, that sleeping with the Reverence doesn't even seem like a problem in comparison.
With f!Mage it was absolutely forbidden. Plus, if Cullen had allowed himself to enjoy her company, and it had been discovered, her punishment would have been much worse than his, and I'm sure he knew it. And that would be the violation of his vows, because instead of protecting the mage, he would have done the opposite. Besides, he was a young templar back then, probably with no rich parents to bribe anyone for him, so his career depended solely on his actions, and I believe he was afraid to risk his future. He was crushing on her, but he still had enough common sense to restrict that to just talking.
With Inquisitor it will be different. They don't have that huge Chantry machine looming over them, so who will punish them? And they are equals, more or less. I don't really see any obstacles. Subordination is such a minor thing when you are facing the end of the world. I won't be surprised if BioWare won't see an issue here as well.
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